Chapter 314 Mandy, My Younger Sister?
Damien had always held his sister in the highest regard and had a deep respect for her; she was the closest family member he had.
But how Mandy had described Danielle made her seem like a completely different. person- a devil.
âHoney,â she murmured softly, wrapping her arms around his waist and exhaling deeply. âI feel like a fool.â
âIâm not sure how to console you or make things better,â she confessed, her voice barely above a whisper.
âWill you blame me?â Her words were as delicate as a whisper.
Moments later, her hand was gently enveloped by his larger one, and his deep voice broke the silence. âCherry.â
The warmth of his hand in hers comforted Cherise, warming her heart. She bit her lip and replied, âIâm here.â
âYou know, I have my fears as well,â he confessed in the darkness.
His voice, tinged with loneliness and sorrow, confessed in the darkness, âIâm scared that Mandy might be right.â
Cherise squeezed his hand, offering silent understanding.
Damien sighed deeply, âI know what she said is true.â
âDanielle⊠she can be ruthless.â
Memories from thirteen years ago still haunted him.
However, Damien had always chosen to remember the positive aspects of Danielle, conveniently overlooking her manipulative side.
With his eyes gently shut, he could still recall Danielleâs words as she held his hand, saying, âYou know, the responsibility for our parentsâ deaths lies not just within our family but also with the a*sociates who collaborated with the Lenoir Group.â
âItâs a world where only the strong survive; if youâre not tough, youâll find yourself at the mercy of others.â
âOur parents were too kind, which led to their tragic end. So, we have to be ruthless to
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survive.â
Damien beamed a bitter smile.
Before Damien met Cherise, he approached dealings just like what Danielle had taught him cold, ruthless, and without a care.
Over the years, he cooked up a bunch of schemes that gradually tangled the Lenoir family
in a mess.
He didnât see himself as cruel, but Cherise changed that. Her warmth and light coaxed. open the heart that the world had locked away.
Damien held Cheriseâs hand tight, âLetting go of old grudges isnât easy. But I hope she would stop implicating the innocent.â
He turned to Cherise, hugged her, and k*ssed her forehead. âWe owe Mandy big time.
SoâŠ
He took a deep breath and gently held Cheriseâs face. âWhat if I say that, in the future, Iâll provide more support and care for Mandy? Would that upset you?â
Cherise hesitated. âWhen you talk about âprotection,â are you implyingâŠâ
âI want to treat her like a younger sister,â Damienâs deep, earnest gaze was unwavering on Cherise. âI believe itâs the best way to make amends.â
âSo, Iâve been thinking, could she become a part of our family, and we could look after her and keep her safe until she finds someone to marry.â
Cherise pursed her lips, unable to speak for a while. She comprehended Damienâs perspective. Itâs justâŠ.
She couldnât forget how persistent Mandy had been about getting close to him before.
Mandy claimed she approached Damien intentionally to disrupt their marriage under Danielleâs instructions. But Cherise had her reservations.
After a moment of hesitation, she closed her eyes and asked, âWhat kind of role as a âyounger sisterâ do you mean?â